Sure thing. Though on the wider topic I feel it's undeniable that Apple are slowly losing popularity and sales will trend downward long term. The reality distortion field is collapsing. Shields at 20% 😬
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Sure thing. Though on the wider topic I feel it's undeniable that Apple are slowly losing popularity and sales will trend downward long term. The reality distortion field is collapsing. Shields at 20% 😬
Again...all of you basing your "Apple no longer innovates!" nonsense...3 months ago, Apple crushed Samsung. These numbers are cyclical and due mostly to product release timing. AND, this number is unit shipments only, not revenue; in which Apple would again be crushing Samsung.
And to be honest, shipping the most units in the world holds no appeal to me personally. I'd rather see Apple go back to filling a niche only.
And to be honest, shipping the most units in the world holds no appeal to me personally. I'd rather see Apple go back to filling a niche only.
Yet 3 months ago Apple shipped a huge amount of iPhones, crushing the market. Did you make this same comment 3 months ago?
The real question is it primarily caused by people switching from iPhone to something else or just not upgrading their iPhone as frequently? My guess it is the latter for a various reasons. Very incremental improvements, no updated small (mini) or entry level (SE) versions in years, inflation has people cutting budgets etc.
One can only hope this encourages Apple to stop trickle feeding us new features.
Please release the Hole-punch camera SOON. And put 48mp sensors in ALL the cameras on the Pro. Don't drag this out over 2 more years and do the telephoto (more important than the stupid wide angle) last. Others like google's pixel already have this on ALL their lenses now.
It's like they know they don't have any more ideas left so they are being extremely conservative with each remaining "low hanging fruit" improvement they include in an iPhone release. Just give us the best phone that you can build right now for X dollars. And then do that again next year. It is ok if sometimes that means we go through periods of little perceived improvements.
Please release the Hole-punch camera SOON. And put 48mp sensors in ALL the cameras on the Pro. Don't drag this out over 2 more years and do the telephoto (more important than the stupid wide angle) last. Others like google's pixel already have this on ALL their lenses now.
It's like they know they don't have any more ideas left so they are being extremely conservative with each remaining "low hanging fruit" improvement they include in an iPhone release. Just give us the best phone that you can build right now for X dollars. And then do that again next year. It is ok if sometimes that means we go through periods of little perceived improvements.
The only phone I thought was worth an upgrade which is the only phone upgrade over the last 4 for Android was my S24 Ultra. I bought two. Great phone. I was using the Note 10 + but the screen burn in on that was pretty bad. Also took the time to buy a Samsung watch 6 to go with the S24. Always liked Samsung phones. The battery life is greater then my 13 Pro Max.
Still using my 13 Pro Max for another year or two.
Still using my 13 Pro Max for another year or two.
Apple iPhone revenue by quarter 2024 | Statista
In the first quarter of its 2024 fiscal year, Apple generated around 69.7 billion U.S.
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Apple iPhone revenue by quarter 2024 | Statista
In the first quarter of its 2024 fiscal year, Apple generated around 69.7 billion U.S.
Thanks. But I did add "wider topic" and "I feel". It's pretty clear that it's a subjective opinion on where I see Apple headed overall, not a statement of fact 👍
Why do people get so personally invested in how much money a company is making?
As someone who trades stocks and options, knowing how a company does is a big part of the job.
iPhone sales declining might partly be due to Apple customers keeping their phones for a while. Samsung didn't even offer A14 for their Z Fold 2 when it was barely 3 years old at the time. Three major updates with roughly double the iPhone Pro's launch price is laughably bad. Samsung really went out of their way to screw their best paying customers. Compare that to the much better supported SE 2020 at a quarter of the price.
Aside from Pixels with their trash hardware other smartphone manufacturers aren't better with support, hardware included. At least with my iPhone I can walk into an Apple Store and get the battery swapped, I would be shocked if virtually any Samsung smartphone owners know off the top of their heads how to get any service for their phone. With the exception of the Fold customers that had to get their breaking screens replaced.
Aside from Pixels with their trash hardware other smartphone manufacturers aren't better with support, hardware included. At least with my iPhone I can walk into an Apple Store and get the battery swapped, I would be shocked if virtually any Samsung smartphone owners know off the top of their heads how to get any service for their phone. With the exception of the Fold customers that had to get their breaking screens replaced.
It's been like this for years.
Apple usually has the highest sale in Q4 and Samsung in the rest of the quarters.
Here is the IDC press release from last year:
Smartphone Market woes continue with 14.6% Drop in first quarter this year, According to IDC Tracker
IDC examines consumer markets by devices, applications, networks, and services to provide complete solutions for succeeding in these expanding markets.
www.idc.com
Looks awfully similar to this year's report.
This is exactly what happened last year also.
Smartphone Market woes continue with 14.6% Drop in first quarter this year, According to IDC Tracker
IDC examines consumer markets by devices, applications, networks, and services to provide complete solutions for succeeding in these expanding markets.
www.idc.com
It won't have anybearing on DOJ case. This report is about worldwide market share, DOJ case is about US.
Not buying another iPhone until they release something in the form factor of the 12/13 mini.
They can just use the insurance option, which every carrier offers, & get the phone replaced. Not sure the point you're trying to make here.
I know...doesn't that mean they are probably overcharging for their products?
Um, it’s kind of a key data point in any investment decision regarding the stock.
It comes down to price vs value. What this means is that Apple is capable of creating great experiences which consumers are willing to pay a premium for.
That’s really what differentiates them from the rest of the industry. Apple sells experiences and integrated solutions. The rest sell products. The market votes with their wallets as to what they prefer, and here we are.